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Finding the Third Proportional to 290,607.75 and 426,363.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 290,607.75 and 426,363.75 is: 625,537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,607.75 : 426,363.75 = 426,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,607.75/426,363.75 = 426,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,607.75x = 426,363.75 × 426,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,607.75x = 181,786,047,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,786,047,314.06/290,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,537.51

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